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Old Jan 30, 2025 | 01:57 PM
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RADIATOR FILL

Hey guys, This is probably the dumbest question I have yet to post but...How the hell to I fill my aftermarket aluminum radiator? It doesn't have the traditional top with a cap. Is it that secondary tank to the top right of it?

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Old Jan 30, 2025 | 02:15 PM
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Fill the coolant in the degas bottle (the secondary tank you mentioned)
 
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Old Jan 30, 2025 | 02:19 PM
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Have you fitted the oil filter cap?
 
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Old Jan 30, 2025 | 03:22 PM
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OP: PLEASE - stick w/ OEM oil filters and an oil filter cap!!!!!!!
 
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Old Jan 30, 2025 | 04:40 PM
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Old Jan 30, 2025 | 07:00 PM
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Surprised no one mentioned the FORD gold and its coolant possible issues.
 
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Old Jan 31, 2025 | 07:13 AM
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Originally Posted by joe blow
Surprised no one mentioned the FORD gold and its coolant possible issues.
I think you just did!!
 
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Old Jan 31, 2025 | 09:03 AM
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I cringe every time I see one of those tall oil filter caps
 
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Old Jan 31, 2025 | 09:15 AM
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Am I the only one thinking that maybe ,,, just maybe ,,, a 6.0 isn't the best choice for an inexperienced/ novice owner that needs to ask how to fill the radiator?

Regardless of if you love or hate the 6.0, I'm pretty sure everyone would agree that they require attention and some basic understanding of what's going on from their owners/ operators in order to live.

OP, here is a wealth of knowledge here, I suggest you do a lot reading around this forum ( like a lot, several ,several hours worth of reading), and decide if the 6.0 is the platform for you or not. If you decide that its not for you, you'd be way better off selling a running truck now than a non-running truck in the future. If you decide it is the platform for you, then maybe start purchasing some of the unique / special tools required to maintain these engines (little things like the long reach torx bits needed to remove the injectors), that way when the time comes to do some work, you at least have the needed tools.
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Old Apr 3, 2025 | 07:22 PM
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Thanks for answering my question and not lecturing me I appreciate it.
 
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Old Apr 7, 2025 | 06:31 PM
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I bought an Amazon vacuum fill kit and have used it on 2 cars, works great! I think it would really help filling a 6.0 to keep air pockets out.
 
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Old Apr 7, 2025 | 07:08 PM
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I use mine each time I drain and fill!
 
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